Wind direction, does' it matter?

Vaux · 09-10-10, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rein1705

i have noticed in my S-boat that in rough sea and sometimes in calm to medium seas my boat will travel following course with up to 5 degrees rudder to ether port or starboard. I always attributed that to the helmsmen adjusting to current but it could be wind....
Ever notice that?
I mean you wouldn't need 5 to port to travel a strait line any other way.

I've noticed that as well in my S boat. It's not there all the time so, obviously the helmsman is compensating for something. And you're right. I notice that more during heavy weather.

raymond6751 · 09-10-10, 04:35 PM

This question can best be answered by tests in the editor.

What? If wind affects fuel consumption.
Test: Sail a set distance, say 1/4 fuel against the wind. not miles covered.
Sail with the wind, again 1/4 tank, compare miles covered.

You could do the same with a cross wind.

What? Max gun range. Have target approach downwind and tell guns to engage at long range. Check range firing begins.

Do the same with target approaching upwind.

Just thoughts. I'm sure the effects aren't worth much.

Armistead · 09-10-10, 06:34 PM

I think Ducimas answered that. I know rough seas effect speed in TMO and it obvious shows, so no doubt it would effect fuel milage.

As far as currents and wind direction effecting other things, I doubt it, but I do find it strange by changing direction that you can hold another kt.

09-10-10, 10:21 PM

I would also think that a heavy wind current that is constant in one direction would also blow you off course.. Ie you intend to go west, but because the wind is moving north you get blown kind of north west? any way to test that out guys?

Armistead · 09-11-10, 02:20 AM

Doesn't happen

09-11-10, 02:52 AM

even in real life? I mean I know u boats are quite big but still.

Diopos · 09-11-10, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by USNSRCaseySmith

even in real life? I mean I know u boats are quite big but still.

What does real life have to do with SH4? Here is my favorite: Earth in SH4 is flat. Compass bearins are Ok, distances aren't ,we cruise more or less in straight lines in the world's biggest ocean ... yeah right!

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09-10-10, 04:35 PM	#2
raymond6751 Admirable Mike Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,338 Downloads: 421 Uploads: 0	Some tests are in order This question can best be answered by tests in the editor. What? If wind affects fuel consumption. Test: Sail a set distance, say 1/4 fuel against the wind. not miles covered. Sail with the wind, again 1/4 tank, compare miles covered. You could do the same with a cross wind. What? Max gun range. Have target approach downwind and tell guns to engage at long range. Check range firing begins. Do the same with target approaching upwind. Just thoughts. I'm sure the effects aren't worth much. __________________ Game Designer: Close The Atlantic - World War Three https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/...orld-war-three

09-10-10, 06:34 PM	#3
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I think Ducimas answered that. I know rough seas effect speed in TMO and it obvious shows, so no doubt it would effect fuel milage. As far as currents and wind direction effecting other things, I doubt it, but I do find it strange by changing direction that you can hold another kt.

09-10-10, 10:21 PM	#4
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I would also think that a heavy wind current that is constant in one direction would also blow you off course.. Ie you intend to go west, but because the wind is moving north you get blown kind of north west? any way to test that out guys?

09-11-10, 02:20 AM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Doesn't happen

09-11-10, 02:52 AM	#6
reignofdeath Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	even in real life? I mean I know u boats are quite big but still.